New Delhi, July 30 -- Thousands of Black Sabbath fans packed Birmingham's Broad Street on Wednesday as Ozzy Osbourne's hearse passed through his hometown. The metal legend, who died last week at 76, was honored with chants of "Ozzy! Ozzy!" as his procession stopped at the Black Sabbath bench, a city landmark dedicated to the band in 2019.

Six cars followed carrying his family, including wife Sharon who appeared emotional during the tribute, according to an AP report.

Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates formed in 1968 while working factory jobs in Birmingham's industrial landscape.

Their heavy, guitar-driven sound, first heard on their 1970 debut album - would define metal music forever. Despite worldwide fame, Osbourne stayed true...